February 3, 2012

Phoenix dog training-FREE dog training tip of the day

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Phoenix Dog Training-10 tips to keep your animals warm

Article compliments of:  Tails Pet Media Group

 January 22, 2012 in Newsletter by Jillian at Tails

With Christmas behind us, the cold winter months are in full swing. While some of us have enjoyed a mild winter, this time of year bringsCat in snow freezing temperatures and unpredictable precipitation. (Okay, not for you lucky folks in Florida, Southern California, Hawaii and on and on! But for a lot of us, the cold is here to stay for a while.)

Pets and animals can be especially vulnerable to winter weather conditions, and even though many of them are covered in fur, pet parents need to take special precautions to make sure animals are protected against the elements.

The ASPCA has compiled 10 cold weather tips for making sure pets are protected:

1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases—including rabies—from other cats, dogs and wildlife.

2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.

3. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws—and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.

5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.

6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.

8. Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him, and his fur, in tip-top shape.

9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.

10. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

 

GOOD luck and happy phoenix dog training!

Phoenix Dog Training-Chewing

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Phoenix Dog Training-Chewing

Article compliments of:  The Whole Dog Journal

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Phoenix puppies are notorious for their ability to chew on anything and everything. If you’re at all dog-savvy you know when you get a new puppy that despite your best efforts to manage and supervise, you’re likely to lose at least one valuable personal possession to the razor-sharp implements known fondly as puppy teeth.

Puppies chew to explore their world as well as to relieve the pain and irritation of teething. What many phoenix dog owners don’t seem to realize is that while puppies sooner or later get beyond the stage where they feel compelled to put their teeth on everything they see, mature dogs also need to chew to exercise their jaws, massage their gums, clean their teeth, and to relieve stress and boredom. It comes as an unpleasant surprise to many owners that chewing doesn’t end at the age of six months when all of the dog’s adult teeth are grown in.

Puppies develop substrate preferences for elimination in the early months of their lives, and they similarly develop chew-object preferences. Hence the inadvisability of giving your old shoes or socks as chew toys.

If you give your baby dog the run of the house and he learns to chew on Oriental carpets, sofa cushions, and coffee table legs, you will likely end up with a dog who chooses to exercise his jaws and teeth on inappropriate objects for years to come. You’ll find yourself crating him frequently even as an adult dog, or worse, exiling him to a lonely life in the backyard, where he can chew only on lawn furniture, loose fence boards, and the edges of your deck and hot tub.

Instead, focus your AZ dog’s fangs on approved chew toys at an early age and manage him well to prevent access to your stuff. In this way, he’ll earn house privileges much sooner in life. By the end of his first year, you’ll probably be able to leave him alone safely while you go out to dinner or shopping – or even while you’re away at work.

For more details and advice on ways to prevent and cure destructive chewing habits, purchase Whole Dog Journal’s ebook, Simple Ways to Prevent and Cure Destructive Chewing.

ALSO SEE:  http://www.doggiestepsdogtraining.com/dog-articles.html#chewing

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Chandler dog training-$25.00 New Year puppy referral!!

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Phoenix Dog Training-$25.00 New Year puppy referral!!

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Happy 2012!!  Do you know of a family member, neighbor, or co-worker who just got a puppy for the Holiday?  If YES,
please feel free to mention my phoenix dog training services to them!  Any customer who YOU refer that signs up for classes, I will send you a $25.00 VISA thank you card…:))

Happy 2012 to all!!!

Hugs and licks,

Mark & DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training

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Phoenix Dog Training-Happy Holidays!!

December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Phoenix Dog Training-Happy Holidays!!

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Top 7 Worst Dog Food Brands | Dangerous Dog Food By Brand

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Top 7 Worst Dog Food Brands |  Dangerous Dog Food By Brand |

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Dog safety during the Holidays

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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BEST DOG ON THE BLOCK  Dog Tips   

Holidays and your dog.  How to make them happy and safe for all!

by Mark Siebel – Owner
- DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Another Holiday season has arrived.  The Holidays often bring new
people, irresistible foods, and other temptations into our homes, and we need to be aware of the safety of our pets. Dogs are curious by nature and their heightened sense of smell can many times get them into trouble.

There are numerous items around our homes during the Holiday Season from which we must be sure our dogs steer clear.  Every dog will have a different threshold level (based on breed, age, and weight), but it is best to try to eliminate ANY
of the below items from our dogs reach to ensure strong health and safety:

  1. Plants & Trees.   Poinsettias, Christmas cactus, hemlock, holly, ivy, mistletoe, balsam, cedar, juniper, fir, pine,
    avocado, geranium, marijuana, ferns, aloe, and tiger lilies can ALL cause irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and even death if ingested.  Try to spray the leaves or plants with Bitter Apple, or simply position the items out of the dogs reach.  For a festive tree, use the “LEAVE IT” command if you notice your dog chewing or smelling the branches.  Sap and needles can be hard for a dog to digest, and will most certainly be a cause for illness.  Consumption of ANY listed items in this
    article should be dealt with on a dog-to-dog basis.  Symptoms of serious illness include:  excessive diarrhea, not drinking water, and excessive vomiting.  If this happens, contact your vet immediately.
  2. Food/snack items.   Many foods must be OFF limits to your dog. Be aware of the following items when cooking or if you take your dog to a friends home or public place:  *Chocolate (can cause Theobromine poisoning in your dog)  *Onions, grapes, raisins (studies have shown the skins of these foods to be indigestible by dogs.)  Even chewing gum has been shown to cause irritation to a dogs internal digestive systems.
  3. Miscellaneous items.   The following are a variety of items that can be found around your home  that can be
    toxic to your dog’s health:  Antifreeze, bleach, Tylenol, ibuprofen, watch batteries, moth balls, fabric softeners and
    other detergents, mouthwash, alcohol, and peach/avocado pits or other fruit seeds.  It is okay to vary a dog’s diet,
    but do it with quality meat kibble and fresh cooked, unseasoned meats only!  This will keep your dog interested
    in its own food and more eager to eat it.   DO NOT give scraps from the dinner table or your dog may begin to beg
    from you.
  4. Good, common sense.  Dogs are carnivores, so their diet consists primarily of meat.
    It should go without saying; don’t feed your dog Doritos or Mac Donald’s!  It’s okay to give your dog an occasional lick
    of your ice cream cone or a small piece of cheese, but use good ole’ fashion common sense when deciding what your dog should eat.  Also, given the sensitivity of most dogs digestive systems, a routine diet should be maintained.

So, when you hear the Holiday dinner bell ringing, enjoy your feast o’ plenty.  Holidays bring out the best energy in humans,
therefore making our dogs that much more comfortable and excited.  Pass me another double baked potato!  Just be sure that Fido is eating his dog food, and not your Angel Food Cake. 

 

Phoenix At Home dog training-10% off at NEW Chandler-Choice Pet Market Location

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Phoenix At Home dog training-10% off at NEW Chandler- Choice Pet Market Location

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Just like our name, we at Choice Pet Market pride our selves in an outstanding
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companion birds, small animals, fish and reptiles. We have a highly trained
staff to provide you the information you need to keep your pet healthy and
happy.

Bring your pet down for the best shopping experience you can
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Your pet’s well being is our #1 priority!

OTHER in store specials are available.  Mention that DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training sent you for extra
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Phoenix Dog Training-Dog growling-good or bad?

October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Understanding Dog Growling
Compliments of:  Whole Dog Journal

Growling is a valuable means of communication for a dog – something that dog owners should appreciate and respect rather than punish. Of course, we don’t want our dog to growl at us, but neither do we want him to fail to growl if something makes him uncomfortable; that’s very important information in a successful canine-human relationship.

It’s very common for dog owners to punish their dogs for growling. Unfortunately, this often suppresses the growl – eliminating his ability to warn us that he’s about to snap, literally and figuratively. On other occasions, punishing a growling, uncomfortable dog can induce him to escalate into full-on aggression.

So, if you’re not supposed to punish your dog for growling, what are you supposed to do? The next time your dog growls at you, try this:

1.  Stop. Whatever you’re doing, stop. If your dog’s growl threshold is near his bite threshold – that is, if there’s not much time between his growl and his bite, get safe. If his growl doesn’t mean a bite is imminent, stop what you’re doing but stay where you are. Wait until he relaxes, then move away, so you’re rewarding the relaxed behavior rather than the growl.

2.  Analyze the situation. What elicited the growl? Were you touching or grooming him? Restraining him? Making direct eye contact? Taking something away from him? Making him do something?

If you need help to create and implement a behavior modification protocol, contact a qualified behavior professional who is experienced and successful in modifying aggressive behavior with positive, dog-friendly techniques.

For more details and advice on modifying dog aggression, purchase Whole Dog Journal’s ebook, Approaches to Modifying Dog Aggression.

GOOD luck and happy phoenix dog training!

AZ At Home Dog Training-Potty training tips

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

BEST DOG ON THE BLOCK Dog Tips
Potty Training Basics
by Mark Siebel – Owner – DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training

Many of my customers bring home a puppy, and tell me “We’ve had NO problems yet! No potty accidents, chewing, digging, jumping, mouthing, or counter surfing.” I call this the HONEYMOON period. Just wait. Puppies, almost guaranteed, will go through all the above behaviors, especially potty accidents in the house.

On average, it takes 4-8 months to have your puppy FULLY potty trained. Any trainer/owner who says otherwise most likely had a miracle puppy. Of course, by being extremely committed and disciplined, your timeframe could be less. Routine & repetition will get your puppy potty trained the fastest. By following the below potty training tips, you’ll be calling the carpet cleaner a lot less often:

  1. Crate training.Crate training is the most effective method to potty train your puppy. Not only will your dog learn NOT to potty where they sleep, but it will also keep your puppy calm, submissive, and SAFE when you’re gone. Dogs are descendants of Gray Wolves, which raise their pups in a den for upwards of 1 year. You want to give your puppy just enough room to stretch and do a 360 degree turn. The concept of the crate is that your puppy won’t potty in one corner and then sleep in the other. I suggest only a hard bone to chew in the crate. NO bedding, because you don’t want your puppy to mistake it for a pee-pad.
  2. Routine – Repetition.It is said that your puppy can hold its potty for it’s age in months, plus 1 hour (2mo. old + 1 hour = 3 hour hold time). I normally instruct to take your puppy outside after feeding, drinking, naps, indoor playtime, and anytime after being in the crate. Designate a “potty-spot” and take your puppy to that SAME spot for potty time. It is ok to give your dog a treat after potty to reinforce good behavior.
  3. Potty on command.As strange as it sounds, I have trained my dogs to eliminate on command! Many police dogs must have this ability due to being in a patrol car for long periods of time. Get in the routine of taking your dog to your potty-spot. Once your puppy has fully completed #1, with high energy and enthusiasm praise “good potty!”, and give them a treat. Then, after your puppy has fully completed #2, again, with high energy and enthusiasm praise “good poop!” or “good business!”, and give them a treat. The goal is to make the connection that potty in the potty-spot is always praised, and potty in the home is corrected. If you catch your puppy in the act of pottying inside, correct with a “grunt” or loud tone, and carry them outside to the potty spot.
  4. Finally – Less is more! A dog’s best sense is scent! Therefore, by taking them to the SAME potty spot time and time again, they will eventually go back to the SAME place to potty. By slowly giving your puppy more room to roam throughout your home, they will learn NOT to potty where they sleep and live. I strongly advise NOT to give your puppy full run of your home. Keep him in the crate or isolated in a small room when not supervised, to ensure that he will not potty on the floor.

Potty training a dog takes time and patience. A dogs bladder and internal organs do not fully mature until 10-16 months, so it takes time for the energy of the brain to catch up with the development of its muscles and internal organs. Be consistent with the above potty training tips and soon your dog will have FULL run of the house.

GOOD luck and happy phoenix dog training!

Phoenix Dog Training-How training my dogs has made me a better kid!

October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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How can training a dog make me a better kid?
Compliments of:  Autumn and Jordon Gregory

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Hi! I’m Autumn Gregory and I’m going to tell you how training a dog makes me a better kid. Well, the first reason is it can help you get a job. So say you were graduating college… time to pick a job! What will you choose? I would choose a veterinarian. Anyway you have to fill out an application. You can say you’ve had experience at training a dog. Well, moving on to the next reason.

The next reason is well we all know kids get in trouble. So you get frustrated if the dog doesn’t do what you want it to do. Same as with adults and kids. So if your mom says “clean your room” more than once she will get frustrated with you. So when my dogs don’t mind I get frustrated with them. So it helps understand my parents point of view. In conclusion I have really liked learning how to train my dogs and it’s a skill I will have my whole life.  This is why I’ll always have a dog by my side.

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Hi my name Jordon.  One of the ways training a dog will make me a better kid is we have to take them on walks even twice a day.  I stay healthy. I get exercise. When I tell my mom that I don’t have anything to do she tells me to go train the dog. Then I am not bored.  Finally,  you now can call me super pooper picker upper boy.

GOOD luck and happy phoenix dog training!

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